FR DAVID WRITES
Welcome, everyone, to the new liturgical year and welcome to the season of Advent! Today (Sunday) we have Vespers and Benediction in church at 5pm to mark the start of Advent. Today we also begin our journey through Matthew's Gospel and the start of this special 'Year of the Word'. Matthew's Gospel is a remarkable text from the first century and is the first book in our New Testament. It was written for Greek speaking Jewish-Christians. This Gospel has many themes but in a special way focuses on the mystery of the Church, the New Israel, of which we are all called to be part. Let us travel through Advent and 2020 with Matthew as our guide, as he introduces us once again to the Saviour of the world. Finally, please see our special sheet which outlines dates and activities in the parish this Advent. May God bless you all!
FINCHES CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Get in the mood with a Concert by the Finches Choir, on Saturday, 14th December at 7.30 pm in the church. Tickets £10/£7.50 concessions, on sale on the door.
THOMAS BUNTON RIP
The Requiem Mass is on Wednesday, 4th December, at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Fr Andrew’s talks on the Catholic Faith continue on Tuesday 3rd December at 7.45 pm in the Small Hall. This week’s theme is the Incarnation.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
This Mass will take place on Saturday 7th December at 2 pm, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.
SCHOOL ADVENT MASS
The children from our School will be joining us for the 10 am Mass on Monday.
FAIR TRADE MEANING OF LUXURY
When you buy fair trade quality chocolate and other luxuries on our stall next week you help hard working farmers in developing countries afford "luxuries" they'd otherwise not have, like basic healthcare or education.
PARISH VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
All volunteers are invited to the Christmas Party on Friday 6th December from 7pm. If you help in any way in the Parish please do come along so we can thank you for all the work you do throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you all there.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS ELF IS BACK!
Thank you all for your generous response last weekend. All the names were taken for presents for children with a parent in prison. Please return presents with your name tag, unwrapped to the Sacristy or the Parish Office—thank you.
CINDERELLA FAMILY PANTOMIME
The London Pantomimers, made up of local Scouts, including members of the 22nd Southgate, are performing Cinderella this year at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham Green, N15 4RX from 11th-18th December. For tickets and other information: www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk Tel. 020 8365 5450, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENT VOLUNTEERS
New rotas are available from the paper shop today—thank you.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW
The Winter Draw will be on Sunday 22nd December. Please ensure your subscription is up to date by Monday 16th. Thank you!
CHRISTMAS MASS BY TELEPHONE LINK
If anybody knows of someone who is housebound and would like to hear Mass, through the phone link, on Christmas Eve at 6.30 pm (with Carols from 6 pm), please contact the Parish office and we can add them to our list.
TINS FOR THE HOMELESS IN ADVENT
This year we will be collecting tins of food (particularly potatoes and tomatoes) for the homeless. The box will be at the back of the Church. Please don’t bring other items—only tinned foods.
BERNADETTE CLUB
Members are reminded that the next meeting will be on THURSDAY for the Christmas Lunch at 2 pm. This meeting is for members only.
OUR COMMON HOME—CLIMATE CHANGE PETITION
The government’s present target to reach Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 may be too late. Please sign our petition next weekend, asking the new Prime Minister to work towards reaching Zero Emissions by 2045. Your personal information will be completely secure and no one will contact you.
NINE LESSONS & CAROLS AT ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, NEW SOUTHGATE
This lovely service, which “raises a curtain” on our Christmas festivities is on Sunday, 15th December, at St Paul’s Church, Woodland Road, N11, at 6.30 pm. All welcome.